(May 3, 2009) We got back Daniel’s standardized tests and he increased by three grades in reading comprehension to 7th grade. Good. Everything else went up as well (except spelling – we’ll work on it!)

(July 12) Today we were talking about the meaning of the word “Premium” and we were wondering what its history was. Daniel commented, “I think the word ‘Premium’ is based on the Latin word ‘premium’”. He was right.

(Aug 8 ) Today Daniel, for the first time, mowed most of the lawn with the big mower. He drives a little crazy and goes very fast. At one point as he turned a corner, I heard him yell “Whoooaaah!” as he round a corner too fast.